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δόξα
glory /ˈðoksa/
nounA2#663 most common
Also: fame, honor
Example sentences
Η δόξα είναι σημαντική για τους αθλητές.
Glory is important for athletes.
Ο στρατηγός έφερε δόξα στην πατρίδα του.
The general brought glory to his homeland.
Η δόξα του καλλιτέχνη αναγνωρίζεται σε όλο τον κόσμο.
The artist's glory is recognized all over the world.
Πρέπει να αγωνιζόμαστε για τη δόξα μας.
We must strive for our glory.
Η δόξα του παρελθόντος δεν πρέπει να ξεχνιέται.
The glory of the past should not be forgotten.
Η δόξα του ήρωα ζει για πάντα.
The glory of the hero lives forever.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δόξα | δόξες |
| Genitive | δόξας | δοξών |
| Accusative | δόξα | δόξες |
| Vocative | δόξα | δόξες |
Word family
δοξάζωto glorify
δόξασμαglorification
δοξαστικόςglorious
δοξαίοςglorious, famous
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δόξα' (glory) traces its origins back to Ancient Greek, where it also meant 'glory' or 'opinion.' This term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰeǵʰ-, which means 'to put, to do, to make,' reflecting the concept of making a reputation or achieving honor.
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